The School of Music at the University of Leeds is still seeking participants for research into the music listening experiences of people who use hearing aids. The project is called “Hearing Aids for Music” and is the first research project of its kind exploring music engagement and enjoyment by hearing aid users (including those with a BAHA device). The team […]
The University of Nottingham is looking for hearing aid users of all aged to take part in workshops for digital gaming applications. It has collaborated with the Imperial College, De Montfort University, the University of Malaga, and several gaming companies across Europe to develop five digital gaming applications. The purpose of the apps being developed […]
ILUNION Technology and Accessibility and ONCE Foundation are conducting a study on travel behavior and accessibility in travel in different countries/ worldwide. The aim is to investigate the preferences, values and satisfaction of tourists travelling around Europe, North America and Asia. Respondents will be asked about frequency of travel, preferred destinations and means of transport. In addition, there are […]
The School of Music at the University of Leeds is conducting research into hearing aid users’ enjoyment and use of music. Researchers would like to find out about the listening behaviours of people who use a hearing for a minimum of one hour a day. Participants will be asked about: • experiences of music in everyday […]
More and more people are avoiding restaurants because they are becoming too loud, according to new research. Minimalist interiors and loud music are contributing to more people choosing to avoid eating out. A recent study carried out by hearing loss charity Action on Hearing Loss, found that 90% of people with hearing difficulties felt background noise was […]
Charity, The Ear Foundation is looking for views and experiences of people who have been considered or assessed to receive a Bone Conducting Hearing Implant (BCHI). It is keen to hear how candidates found the entire process and the ways in which the technology has impacted on their lives since. Also, The Ear Foundation would like to hear […]
Hearing care provider Amplifon has found that Brits fear a life without sound. Almost 70% of those polled as part of the provider’s Comfort Sounds campaign, confessed that life would be lonely without sound. Comfort Sounds explores how hearing the world around you helps people to connect with everyday life. Participants were asked to reveal their most […]
